West Coast development company Schnitzer West announced that it started construction on a new 16-story office tower in downtown Bellevue this week. The new Centre 425 tower, situated at 425 106th Ave. NE, near NE 4th Street, will feature 360,000 square feet of office space, innovative workspaces, and street level […]
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Startup Space Available to Downtown Bellevue Entrepreneurs
The City of Bellevue is offering interim startup space for budding entrepreneurs in downtown Bellevue. The space is located in the north building of the city-owned Lincoln Center office complex, at 555 116th Avenue NE, just a 5-minute walk from Whole Foods Market. The city’s gesture follows suit with its […]
Renovation & New Name Planned for Bellevue Galleria
The Bellevue Galleria in downtown Bellevue has been renamed the ‘Bellevue Connection’ and plans are in the works to upgrade the building, according to the PSBJ. Madison Marquette, which bought the Sixth Avenue Northeast property last year for $88 million, is planning a $5 to $10 million renovation that will […]
Old Bellevue Main Street Developer Advocates for Additional Parking at Bellevue Downtown Park or Near Main Street
Local developer Carl Vander Hoek is gathering support for a proposal to add parking to Bellevue’s Downtown Park, or in close proximity to it. The City of Bellevue, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bellevue, plans to upgrade the Downtown Park to include a new water feature and an […]
Startup Weekend is Coming to Downtown Bellevue – October 24th
The worldwide phenomenon known as Startup Weekend is coming to Bellevue, October 24th for a 3-day event. Founded in Seattle, Startup Weekend is a worldwide, grassroots movement to empower entrepreneurs to learn the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. This year’s theme includes includes exposure to cloud technology, […]
Rudy’s Barbershop to Open at New Downtown Location along with Caffe Vita Pop-up
Rudy’s Barbershop will re-open on Friday, Aug. 22, at a new location in downtown Bellevue. The barbershop, situated at 10713 Main St., near 107th Avenue Northeast, is open daily and will include a Caffe Vita pop-up. Baristas will serve free espresso drinks from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 22 through Sept. 5. […]
3D Printing Expo Kicks off Friday in Downtown Bellevue
The 3D Printer World Expo, featuring 40 exhibitors, will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in downtown Bellevue. Guests can learn about the new business applications of 3D printing in the expo hall and check out live 3D printer art on the main stage. One […]
99 Park Restaurant to Open in Downtown Bellevue Next Week
The new 99 Park Restaurant, bordering Bellevue’s Downtown Park, plans to open on Monday, Aug. 11. The restaurant, nestled on the corner of NE 1st Street and 102nd Avenue NE, features an elegant dining room, lounge, and patio. Seattle’s Plank & Grain furniture company built the restaurant’s 20 dining tables […]
Bellevue Red Lion Hotel for Sale
Downtown Bellevue’s Red Lion Hotel is for sale, according to the PSBJ. Red Lion Hotels Corp. recently announced the closure of the two-story hotel, which opened on Main Street in 1969. The hotel features 181 guestrooms and 5,700 square feet of meeting space. The Red Lion Hotel sprawls across a […]
Renovation Planned for Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue
Bellevue City Council members recently voiced approval for the financing of a $12.5 million renovation of Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue. The proposed renovation would include improvements to the interior and exterior of the building as well as technological upgrades. Since its opening in 1993, Meydenbauer Center has generated approximately […]
